Tongue Ties Today – Frenum Attachment and Management
This is an online-only Course, offered in two modules
Course Overview
This course covers:
Frenums - Labial and lingual
Different types and variations of frenum attachment
Screening and diagnosing (tongue tie and posterior tongue tie)
Normal tongue range of motion ratio
Guidelines and tongue range of motion ratio for posterior tongue tie
Syndromes associated with abnormal frenum
Treatment, pre- and post-operative orofacial myofunctional therapy.
The course is broken up into two modules, the first is based on the theory, classification and screening and the second module is covers the orofacial myofunctional therapy for pre and post-frenectomy patients. Delegates can do one or both modules.
Module One Part A: 35 mins
Module One Part B: 51 mins
Module Two: 50 mins
Learning outcomes (Module 1) :
Identify different types and variations of frenum attachment
Screen, identify and classify a tongue tie based on current literature
Identify the difference between a tongue tie and posterior tongue tie
Discuss the normal process on the developing dental arch in regards to the labial frenum
Discuss the treatment options available
Learning outcomes (Module 2):
Able to recognise correct function of the tongue
Recognise additional muscle recruitment for tongue function
Learn the importance of improving function and eliminating recruitment of muscles prior to having a frenectomy carried out
Carry out orofacial myofunctional therapy pre- and post-frenectomy
Course Delivery:
This is an online course. You can access this course by completing the form below.